[wherewindsmeet] New RAID BOSS Pre-release Guide!!!

Summary

In this detailed raid boss guide, players are introduced to a new 10-player boss encounter launching on the 5th of the month. The strategy revolves around managing a sedan chair mechanic that influences the boss's damage reduction and shield phases. Players must strategically break the sedan chair's HP, deflect powerful targeting and linear skills, and work together to move sedan chairs during certain attacks. Emphasis is placed on teamwork, proper positioning, and timing, especially in avoiding wasted raid time. Additionally, the video promises future content focused on guild battle strategies for an undefeated Chinese server guild.

Takeaways

• 😀 A new 10-player raid boss will be launched on the 5th of this month, and this guide introduces its mechanics and strategy.
• 😀 The boss has a core mechanic involving a sedan chair that affects the boss's damage reduction. Bringing the sedan chair's HP below 80% is a priority to break the boss’s shield.
• 😀 Once the sedan chair's HP is depleted, the boss will reemerge on the field without its shield, allowing players to deal damage to it.
• 😀 The boss will launch a golden linear skill that players must dodge. It also has two types of targeting skills: one for multiple players (AoE damage) and one for a single player (massive AoE damage).
• 😀 To avoid the boss’s red linear skill, players need to prevent the boss from returning to the sedan chair. Failing to do so will result in two paper effigies healing all sedan chairs on the field.
• 😀 Team coordination is crucial for moving the sedan chair. Two players must press direction keys simultaneously in the same direction to move it away from the AoE damage zone.
• 😀 The boss will occasionally target one player, trapping them in the sedan chair. Two other players must move the chair to safety to prevent damage to the trapped player and others.
• 😀 When the boss summons more sedan chairs, players need to bring their HP below 80% again to break the boss's shield, repeating the initial strategy.
• 😀 The boss can target up to two players at a time with its sedan chair trap later in the fight, requiring four players to move the chairs simultaneously.
• 😀 It’s important to prioritize handling mechanics, not just DPS. Greedily focusing on damage can cause conflicts within the raid team.
• 😀 In upcoming videos, the creator will share insights on guild battles and strategies, including their experience as one of the guild battle commanders in the Chinese server’s first season.

Q & A

What is the core mechanic of the new raid boss?

The core mechanic revolves around the sedan chair behind the boss. When the sedan chair's HP is above 80%, the boss gains damage reduction. Players must focus on reducing the sedan chair’s HP below 80% to break the boss’s shield.

What happens after the sedan chair's HP is depleted?

Once the sedan chair's HP is depleted, the boss will reemerge on the field with its shield permanently removed, allowing players to deal full damage.

How should players handle the boss’s golden linear skill?

Players need to dodge the first golden linear skill that the boss launches. It is important to stay alert and move quickly to avoid damage.

What are the two types of targeting skills the boss has?

The boss has two targeting skills: one targets multiple players and deals AoE damage to a small area, while the other targets a single player and deals AoE damage to a massive area.

How can players avoid the massive AoE damage caused by the boss’s single-target skill?

The targeted player needs to run out of the AoE area to avoid the massive damage. Players should be aware of their positioning to minimize risk.

What happens if the boss returns to the sedan chair?

If the boss returns to the sedan chair after its red linear skill, two paper effigies will carry the sedan chair to the center of the field, healing all sedan chairs. Players must defeat both paper effigies to force the boss out.

How do players handle the mechanic where one player is trapped inside the sedan chair?

The trapped player needs to be moved out of the damage zone by two other players, who must work together to move the sedan chair away from the danger area. Both players must press the direction key in the same direction simultaneously for the sedan to move properly.

What is the pro tip for moving the sedan chair when a player is trapped inside?

The player in front should press the direction key first, and the player behind should follow their lead unconditionally. This ensures both players move the sedan chair in the same direction.

How many sedan chairs can the boss summon during the battle?

The boss can summon a maximum of three sedan chairs per battle. Players need to manage all sedan chairs and keep their HP below 80% to prevent the boss from healing.

What is the difference in mechanics when the boss targets two players instead of one?

When the boss targets two players, four other players must work together to move the sedan chair, as opposed to the usual two players needed when only one player is targeted.

What strategy is recommended for handling the raid boss’s mechanics?

The recommended strategy is to prioritize handling the mechanics rather than chasing high DPS. Unless you're in a speedrunning team, focusing on mechanics ensures the raid progresses smoothly without unnecessary conflicts.